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Carlong First Steps in Science – Year 6
Carlong First Steps in Science – Year 6
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Carlong First Steps in Science - Year 6 is the revised edition of First Steps in Science – Year 6 Pupil’s Book and First Steps in Science – Year 6 Activity Book. The textbook provides full coverage of the new National Standards Curriculum for science and the concepts within are taught using a practical, investigative method. The book also focuses on integrated learning and seeks to have the learner gain a deeper appreciation of science, especially their environment.

The material is presented in an easy-to-understand manner but is strongly focused on the development of the students’ critical thinking skills. 

Key Features

• Incorporation of STEAM projects
• Varied exercises that will improve students’ exploratory and critical thinking skills
• Practical, hands-on activities that will engage the learner and encourage both individual and cooperative learning
• Use of technology to enhance and extend students’ knowledge of science
• Extensive practice for Primary Exit Profile (PEP) using new item types
• Exciting day-to-day application of science concepts
• Inspiring Career Focus feature that shows great possibilities for the future

For Ages: 11-12 years

Language
English
ISBN
978-976-638-263-6
Carlong First Steps in Science - Year 6 Cover
Preliminary pages
Contents
Note to the Teacher
Note to the Student
Acknowledgements
Unit 1A: The Environment and Us
The school environment
Is the environment the same as the habitat?
Types of environment
How are organisms suited to their environment?
Soils
Unit 1B: Taking Care of the Environment
What is soil degradation?
Why does deforestation occur?
What are some results of deforestation?
Where does your garbage go?
What is waste?
Impact of solid waste on health and the environment
Destruction of the marine environment
Some ways you can properly dispose of garbage
Unit 1C: Climate Change
What is weather?
Finding out about climate change
Evidence of climate change
How can persons deal with climate change?
End of Unit Test
Unit 2A: Looking at Light
What is light?
The behaviour of light
Properties of light
Some other interactions of light
Unit 2B: Sound
What is sound?
The nature of sound
The movement of sound
What other properties does sound show?
Noise
End of Unit Test
Unit 3: What are Materials?
What are the properties of materials?
Properties of materials and their uses
Using materials correctly and responsibly
How should you store everyday materials?
Disposing of waste materials
The three Rs
Changes in matter
Reversible changes
What other changes are there?
End of Unit Test
Unit 4: Human Body Systems
What is a system?
How is your body made up?
The digestive system
Muscles, the skeleton and movement
Getting rid of waste
End of Unit Test
Unit 5: Mixtures
What is a mixture?
Making mixtures
Can mixtures be separated?
End of Unit Test
Unit 6A: Diet and Drugs
A balanced diet
Malnutrition
Diabetes
Unit 6B: Just Say No to Drugs
What is a drug?
Guidelines on the proper use of a drug
How can legal and illegal drugs affect you?
End of Unit Test
Glossary

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